Accessibility QA Tester

About This Role

Join the Accessibility Team as a Quality Engineer/Tester, responsible for accessibility testing web-based, Windows desktop, and native mobile applications. This role ensures compliance with WCAG standards and requires expertise in assistive technologies.

Responsibilities

• Test web-based applications for accessibility compliance
• Test Windows desktop applications for accessibility compliance
• Test native mobile applications (iOS and Android) for accessibility compliance
• Utilize defect tracking tools like JIRA and Confluence for expert-level issue tracking
• Employ various assistive technologies including JAWS, Voiceover, and Talkback for comprehensive testing
• Use accessibility testing tools such as AMP, Continuum, Wave, aXe, and V-PAT
• Convey accessibility issues to developers and technical partners verbally and in writing, including ARIA use
• Prepare detailed reports documenting violations and suggesting solutions with code examples
• Collaborate with developers and product owners to understand accessibility requirements
• Work in an agile environment

Requirements

• 5-6 years of experience in Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 and 2.1 Combined
• Experience in accessibility testing web-based applications and Windows desktop
• Experience in accessibility testing native mobile applications on iOS and Android
• Expert level using a defect tracking tool such as JIRA and Confluence
• Expert level user of various assistive technologies such as JAWS (must), Voiceover, or Talkback and certified
• Experience using accessibility testing tools such as AMP (Accessibility Management Platform), Continuum, Wave or WorldSpace / aXe, and V-PAT
• Proven ability to identifying creative approaches to accessibility challenges and problems
• Ability to convey issues to developers and technical partners verbally and in writing to include use of ARIA for web technologies such as HTML and mobile platforms
• In depth knowledge of web technologies including HTML.CSS & JavaScript
• Experience in WA-ARIA authoring best practices
• Effective written and verbal communication skill
• Experience in working with developer, product owners to understand accessibility requirement
• Working experience in agile environment
• Strong collaboration skills managing cross-functional stakeholders relationship
• Experience in preparing detailed reports, documenting identified violations with suggested solutions, including code examples based on existing design

Qualifications

• 5-6 years of experience in Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 and 2.1Combined, experience in accessibility testing web-based applications, Windows desktop, and native mobile applications on iOS and Android.

Nice to Have

• International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP) Certifications

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits